2022July1-10 Trip Plan

Jul 01 (Fri) - 06:00

Depart @YEG Edmonton -  relax and prepare 

Important things to bring: Passport, Arrive Can

July 02 (Sat) 06:00 

through Peace Arch to Seattle, first stop is Ballard Locks.

Richmond Centre to Peach Arch is about 40 minutes.

COVID-19 checkpoint on this route. Permit may be required. Other restrictions may apply. Verify before going.

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    COVID-19 checkpoint on BC-99 N near Surrey
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    This route crosses through Canada. Verify COVID-19 restrictions.

After entering USA drive to Ballard Locks is about 2 hours, then to Discovery Park (about 5 minutes away).  South Beach Area was beautiful. On a clear day, to the South you can see a grand view of Mt Rainier. To the West you can see the majestic Olympic Mountains.

*Time permitted, maybe Kerry Park

If time permitted, check out the Starbucks Reserve Roastery, on 2401 Utah Avenue South Seattle.

Next drive to Gateway Inn@Asford 

Gateway Inn & Cabins
Check-inSaturday, 2 July 2022 (15:00 - 17:00)
Check-outSunday, 3 July 2022 (until 11:00)

July 03 (Sun) early morning - Get NP Pass!

Drive about 40 minutes to Henry M Jackson Visitor Center, Paradise Rd E, Ashford, then to Skyline Loop Trail. Enjoy the paradise area and aim for the famous Skyline Trail Loop from Packwood!

After skyline trail drive back Seattle and booked hotel @Downtown Seattle.

June 11 - September TBD - Jackson Visitor Center
10:30 am - 5:00 pm daily - (360) 569-6571

Popular places: Longmire Museum and Wonderland Trail

The Longmire Museum at Mount Rainier National Park is a great place for visitors to discover. The museum offers local history, area information, gift shop and also has picnic tables and restrooms. The park rangers are helpful and can offer tips for which trails to explore during your visit. 

The Wonderland Trail measures in somewhere around 93 miles. A number of side hikes along the way will tempt more miles from you. Most people hike the entire trail in about ten days, and the Park Service allows up to fourteen days to complete the trail.

July 04 (Mon)  

spend time to relax around Downtown Seattle, Capitol, University District, etc., back to Canada at night!

Where to stay - https://www.youcouldtravel.com/travel-blog/where-to-stay-in-seattle

Places to go:

Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee Grave Sites

Picnic at Volunteer Park

Boeing Factory Tour - 30 minutes from Downtown Seattle

Microsoft Headquarter - 20 minutes from Downtown Seattle

Catch the Sunset at Gas Works Park

Evening back to Richmond!

July 7 (Thu) Garibaldi Provincial Park 

Morning to Garibaldi Provincial Park - about 2 hours driving and Enjoy this 18.2-km out-and-back Garibaldi lake trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional - moderate.

time permitted, check out Brandywine Falls Provincial Park

July 8 (Fri) Whistler

PEAK 2 PEAK Sightseeing Tickets

To purchase PEAK 2 PEAK tickets, please visit Whistler Blackcomb Guest Services or the Whistler Visitor Centre when you arrive in Whistler (tickets do not sell out).

The suspension bridge is located right beside the top station of Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain. Access is included in the PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Summer Experience ticket, so you can make this trip part of a full day of adventure. You can also access the Raven’s Eye from the bridge on the West Ridge Lookout.

-----黑梳山景点-----

第七天堂峰 7th Heaven Summit,2284米

第七天堂峰被称为自然奇观可欣赏Fitzsimmons山谷到惠斯勒山及更远的景致

每年夏天只有很短的时间才能前往,如果有机会千万别错过

从黑梳山的横渡峰缆车站外先乘大巴再转乘坐吊椅才能抵达

-----惠斯勒山景点-----

# Roundhouse

有露台和观景台,从这里眺望群山,景色非常美

其室内有wifi,餐厅以及医疗救助等

# 世界之巅山峰

Top of the World Summit

在横渡峰缆车站旁有一个吊椅站

乘吊椅可到惠斯勒山的一个更高的山峰

这里你仿佛站在世界之巅,可俯瞰四周的海岸山峰

惠斯勒灯光秀

Vallea Lumina Whistler

惠斯勒的多媒体灯光秀是布置在一条约1.5公里的森林小径中,游客需边走边欣赏

于2020年推出的一项适合全家的夜间探索游乐场所,全程大约需要50-80分钟

失落湖(迷失湖)

Lost Lake

位于失落湖公园,这里是一座森林公园,夏季好去处

斯堪的纳维亚水疗

Scandinave Spa(网红)

坐落在失落湖公园云杉和雪松林的边缘

在自然的环境中提供传统的斯堪的纳维亚浴


July 11 (Mon) - 15:05

back to Edmonton

Trail Reference:

Top 20 best walks and hikes in Mount Rainier National Park

1.Wonderland Trail to Tolmie Peak – Mount Rainier National Park

Intermediate 03:17 6.30 mi 1,425 ft

2.Spray Park Trail to Spray Falls – Mount Rainier National Park

Easy 01:59 4.39 mi 450 ft

3.Green Lake Trail – Mount Rainier National Park

Intermediate 04:24 9.02 mi 1,450 ft

4.Palisades Lakes – Mount Rainier National Park

Intermediate 03:48 7.63 mi 1,425 ft

5.Sunrise & Clover Lake – Mount Rainier National Park

Easy 01:28 2.97 mi 525 ft

6. Mount Rainier Glacier View – Mount Rainier, Panorama Point Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 03:22 6.09 mi 1,650 ft

7.Panorama Point Mount Rainier – Skyline Trail Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 02:36 4.35 mi 1,525 ft

8. Jackson Visitor Center – Skyline Trail Loop from Packwood

Difficult 07:06 8.46 mi 4,575 ft

9.Faraway Rock – High-Lakes-Trail Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 02:31 4.85 mi 950 ft

10. Mount Fremont Fire Lookout – Mount Fremont Lookout Trail Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 02:50 5.91 mi 925 ft

11. High-Lakes-Trail – Faraway Rock Viewpoint Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 01:28 2.81 mi 525 ft

12. Dewey Lakes Overlook – Mt Rainier overlook Loop from Packwood

Easy 01:48 3.74 mi 2.1 mph 650 ft

13. Longmire – Baumscheibe in Longmire Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 03:05 5.09 mi 1,200 ft

14. 2nd Burroughs Mountain Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 03:15 6.43 mi 1,325 ft

15. Summerland – Panhandle Gap Loop from Packwood

Difficult 05:57 11.1 mi 2,925 ft

16. Grove of the Patriarchs Loop from Packwood

Easy 00:37 1.43 mi 100 ft

17. Little waterfall – Jackson Visitor Center Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 02:26 4.58 mi 1,075 ft

18. Faraway Rock – Mazama-Ridge-Trail Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 03:17 6.05 mi 1,200 ft

19. Hiking Loop from Packwood

Easy 01:55 4.07 mi 600 ft

20. Silver Falls Loop Trail – Grove of the Patriarchs Loop from Packwood

Intermediate 02:33 4.98 mi 475 ft


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